Will my CPU bottleneck my GPU?

[evobruv]

I have an i7 860 2.8ghz and I was thinking of upgrading my GPU from an ATI Radeon 5850 to a GTX 1060 (Pretty good improvement, I know right?). I was wondering if my CPU will bottleneck the 1060 in any way and if it does, should I get a new CPU?

 

[PC Tailor]

Consider these:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/50wrka/i_paired_an_i7_860_with_a_gtx_1060_6gb_heres_how/
https://www.3dmark.com/fs/11158159

So generally, it should be OK in many applications, but you will likely see some holdbacks in CPU intensive games, such as GTA V, Witcher etc.

The 860 is still a well performing CPU, but it is ultimately your limiting factor. I can't see anyone recommending anything higher than a 1060, and there are probably slightly less powerful GPUs more suited to the 860. But you should see some tangible improvements, I would consider saving for a new CPU in the near future though, as the 860 will be your limiting factor.

 

[mdd1963]

100% agree..

 

[evobruv]

Consider these:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/50wrka/i_paired_an_i7_860_with_a_gtx_1060_6gb_heres_how/
https://www.3dmark.com/fs/11158159

So generally, it should be OK in many applications, but you will likely see some holdbacks in CPU intensive games, such as GTA V, Witcher etc.

The 860 is still a well performing CPU, but it is ultimately your limiting factor. I can't see anyone recommending anything higher than a 1060, and there are probably slightly less powerful GPUs more suited to the 860. But you should see some tangible improvements, I would consider saving for a new CPU in the near future though, as the 860 will be your limiting factor.

I had a look at those links and they are very useful. Thank you for the helpful reply